Center Grove, Zionsville Top Central Indiana Baseball Preseason Rankings

High school teams in the Indianapolis area look to compete for state titles this season.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:51am

The top high school baseball teams in Central Indiana have been ranked heading into the 2026 season. Center Grove, which reached the 4A semistate last year, and Zionsville are projected to be the top contenders in the region.

Why it matters

High school baseball is a major part of the sports culture in the Indianapolis area, with many talented teams and players vying for state championships each year. These preseason rankings provide an early look at which squads are expected to be the frontrunners in 2026.

The details

Center Grove, which finished 27-5 last season and made it to the 4A semistate, is ranked as the top team in the region to start the 2026 campaign. Zionsville is projected to be another top contender after a strong 2025 campaign.

  • The 2026 high school baseball season is set to begin in the spring.

The players

Center Grove

A high school baseball program in Center Grove, Indiana that reached the 4A semistate in 2025 with a 27-5 record.

Zionsville

A high school baseball program in Zionsville, Indiana that is expected to be a top contender in the region in 2026 after a successful 2025 season.

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The takeaway

The Indianapolis area is home to several strong high school baseball programs that will be battling it out for state titles in 2026, with Center Grove and Zionsville projected to be among the top teams to watch.